Lost

By: ChibiKawaiiPinay

Summary: Syaoran mysteriously returns to Tomoeda after 5 years in Hong Kong. Sakura, now 17, is having a conflict within herself. She is trying to decide whether or not she wants to return to Hong Kong with him to complete the trials that she would have to fulfill in order to become worthy to be his wife. The question is: will she succeed in the ordeals that she will go through?

Disclaimer: All characters belong to CCS and CLAMP. If you wish to sue the only personal belongings of mine that you'll receive are my socks. All scenes created are based on my imagination and personal experiences. Please R&R!!!

Chapter 1: Where Were You?!

Dream –

Syaoran paced around the room trying to find a way to lightly tell Sakura that he had to leave Tomoeda to return to China for the sake of his future Clan. "Sakura I already told you I have to, no, I must return to Hong Kong on Clan business. I'm needed there."

Sakura trembled with anger and sadness. "But Syaoran, I thought that you loved me and…and you said that we'd be together forever." The silver tears that fell down from Sakura's emerald colored eyes hurt Syaoran emotionally.

"I'm sorry Sakura. You know that I love you, but I have to go. Good bye." Syaoran walked towards the door slowly. Each step Syaoran took bruised Sakura's heart. He turned towards her once more and tilted up her head, "You will wait for me, won't you?" Brown eyes stared into green ones as time stood still.

Sakura nodded slowly, sobbing with sadness. Syaoran hated leaving her like this. He didn't like to cause the girl he loved sorrow. He bent forward and captured her lips. Sakura's knees buckled and he had to hold onto her so she wouldn't fall. After what seemed like a long time he broke away from her.

"I love you." Syaoran hugged her one last time and left the room.

"Syaoran…" Sakura murmured sadly. The tears coursed down from her eyes without restraint. She stood there bewildered, desperately wishing that the scene in front of her were just some horrible dream. Sakura fell to the ground sobbing like a little child.

End of Dream –

Sakura woke with a start as she was remembered of the tragic day that she was separated from her love. "Why Syaoran? Why did you leave me? Why couldn't you just take me with you?" Sakura, now a girl of 17 sighed sadly. She picked up the last picture of herself and Syaoran 5 years ago. It was the last picture the couple last took together.

"Sakura! You're going to be late for school!" Sakura's father's loud voice boomed loudly. Sakura sleepily looked at her clock and realized that it was already 6:45.

"HOE?!" Sakura's loud high voice pierced the air. Sakura's eyes bulged and she searched frantically around the room for her uniform. Sakura ran down the stairs with her hair still a mess.

"Ohayo Otasan! Gomen nasai!" [1] Sakura gave her father a quick peck on the cheek and ran out the door. She pulled on her shoes and zoomed past the crowd of people with the help of her 'Run' card.

Sakura made it with seconds to spare and she collapsed into her seat. Tomoyo smiled at her with amusement. She gave Sakura a look that clearly said, 'You should be more responsible and wake up earlier.' The bell rang loudly and all of the students settled down.

"Ohayo class." The teacher greeted them warmly. The students returned the greeting happily. "We have a new student. He is also the new leader of the Li Clan in Hong Kong. Please give a friendly welcome to Li Syaoran." The teacher informed his students.

A tall boy with unruly mahogany colored hair and matching eyes entered the room. He wore a serious expression and had a sort of coldness in his chestnut eyes. His whole stance clearly said that he was practical and responsible.

"Syaoran? Is that Syaoran?" Sakura asked doubtfully. Her head tilted slightly as if examining him. He looked so different now. He was still the same old cute Syaoran, but he had a mean and mature look to him. Syaoran turned to her and his glare dropped. He looked at her with puzzlement as if trying to find out who she was. Quick realization flitted across his face and he smiled happily.

"Please take the seat behind Kinomoto-san Li-san. Now, time for your Calculus test." The teacher announced. The students groaned as he passed around the tests.

"I missed you." Syaoran mouthed to Sakura as he passed by her. She blushed with happiness at his declaration. She felt, as is she were some little girl still in middle school. She blushed sheepishly and set her lips in a grim line. She looked as if she were deeply concentrating on her Calculus test, but in reality all she could think of was Syaoran and wondering why he took so long to come back to her.

School passed by in a blur because all Sakura could think about was Syaoran. He was in every single one of her classes, making it seem as if he deliberately made their schedules coincide with each other. Every time that the two saw each other Syaoran would give her little smiles that made the girl swoon. She was acting like a lovesick 14 year-old! Why couldn't she just pick up from where Syaoran and herself first left off from their relationship? Why was she being so bashful? But Sakura was also angry. Why couldn't she get a letter or even a phone call? Hong Kong and Tomeoda doesn't really have that much of a time difference. For God's sake! There was the blasted Internet that people are always on! Couldn't he IM her or even E-mail her?! Schoolgirl feelings soon turned to wicked bitterness in less than 2 minutes.

Syaoran was in Heaven. He was so glad that he saw Sakura. It was restricted for him to communicate with anyone outside of the Clan during his training for the Trial of Leadership. There were so many lonely nights when he wished to call Sakura, but then he remembered that he was magically restricted from communicating with anyone outside of the Li residence. It saddened Syaoran and he wished that Sakura would forgive him and that she'd welcome him with open arms. But Syaoran didn't want to pressure her into coming with him so quickly. He wanted to rekindle their relationship and then bring her back to Hong Kong with him. Hopefully she would still want him though. He wouldn't blame her if she just pushed him away for being a pompous jackass. The thought saddened him and he prayed to all the gods in the heavens for Sakura to return with him.

At the end of his last class he waited outside for Sakura to come out. When she exited the room he picked up her books and announced that he was going to walk home with her whether her annoying oniisan liked it or not. Sakura told Syaoran that Touya already moved out and was living with Yukito. The couple was already going to college and they had plans on getting married when they finished college.

Syaoran thought about what Sakura was saying. He decided that now was the time to ask her to return to Hong Kong with him. "Sakura, the only reason why I'm here is because I wanted to ask you if you'd come back with me to Hong Kong. The reason why I'm asking you to come back home with me is that I'm asking you to be my bride. I want you by my side forever and I don't ever want to lose you again." Sakura stared at Syaoran with newfound happiness. Brown eyes twinkled with hope as he watched her decide.

"Of course I'll marry you Syaoran! You know that I love you. But I demand that you tell me why you couldn't call or even tell me how you were doing! I was in Hell without you Syaoran! I even doubted our relationship and thought about not waiting for you anymore!" Sakura shouted angrily. She had tears coming down her eyes and it pained Syaoran to know that he caused her misery again.

"To become the leader of the Li Clan I had to go through many trials. I was magically restricted to call anyone out of the Li residence. I am only stay outside of the Li territory for 1 week. It has already been three days and I only have four more days to be with you privately. Once we get to the Li household you will begin your training." Syaoran answered. He bent forward and kissed her softly. The two waited for that kiss for such a long time. Sakura pulled away as she remembered a part of the thing he just said.

"Training? What for?" Sakura asked. She played with her long honey colored hair as she watched Syaoran fidget. His facial expression changed and she could fully read hesitation flutter across his face.

"To become the bride of a Li Clan leader you must go through many trials to make yourself worthy. You will be tested magically, emotionally, and physically. Since you are the Card Mistress I'm sure you could use your Cards." Syaoran answered her softly. He felt as if that he was asking too much from her. It was bad enough that he didn't call her everyday and that they had to leave Japan in four days. He didn't know if she were going to accept that and want to go through all the trouble of being his bride.

"All right. When should I start packing?" Sakura asked. Syaoran's eyes widened and he smiled happily. He picked her up and spun her around. He was so thrilled that she was going to go back with him. He kissed her once more and kissed her forehead.

"Thank you Sakura. You should be packed…hmmm today's Monday so you should pack everything on Thursday. Ai shiteru koibito [2]!"

Sakura smiled happily and walked into her house. "I love you too Syaoran." She closed the door and practically ran to her room to tell Kero-chan.

[1] "Good morning father. I'm sorry!"

[2] "I will continue to love you forever lover!"

So! What do you think of the story so far? This if my first fanfic that I ever put online! Please don't criticize too much. The number of reviews on this story will determine that fate of this tale.

- ChibiKawaiiPinay